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9. An invisible, destructive bacterial film
   that builds up on everyone’s teeth and
   eventually leads to the destruction of
   tooth enamel


10. An inflammation of the tongue


11. The formation of cavities

CORRECT THE FALSE STATEMENTS

Circle the word “true” or “false” that follows

the statement. If you circled “false,” change

the underlined word or words to make the

statement true. Place your answer in the space

provided.

1.The sebaceous glandssecrete cerumen, which

consists of a heavy oil and brown pigment,

into the external ear canals.

True False

2.Fluid loss through fever, vomiting, or diarrhea

reduces the fluid volume of the body and is

called dehydration.

True False

3.Jaundice, a condition caused by excessive bile

pigments in the skin, results in a grayishskin

color.

True False

4.A bag bathconsists of a plastic bag containing

10 washcloths that have been moistened with

a nonrinsable cleaner and water mixture and

that are warmed for a short time before use.

True False

5.Before leaving the patient’s bedside, the nurse

should ensure that the bed is in its highest

position.

True False

6.The odor of perspiration occurs when bacte-

riaact on the skin’s normal secretions.

True False

7.Dryskin is especially bothersome during ado-

lescence.

True False

8.Pressure ulcers are areas of cellular necrosis

caused by increased blood circulationto the

involved area.

True False

9.Hard contact lenses should be removed

before sleeping and should not be worn

more than 12 to 16 hours.

True False

10.Another name for baldness is alopecia.

True False

11.Pediculus humanus capitisinfests the body.

True False

12.A physician who treats foot disorders is

known as a pediatrician.

True False

13.Depending on the patient’s self-care abilities,

the nurse offers assistance with toileting, oral

care, bathing, back massage, special skin care

measures, cosmetics, dressing, and positioning

for comfort during the afternoon care

schedule.

True False

SHORT ANSWER

1.Briefly describe how the following factors

may influence personal hygiene behaviors.

a.Culture:

b.Socioeconomic class:

c. Spiritual practices:

d.Developmental level:

e.Health state:

f. Personal preference:

2.List four specific activities necessary to meet

daily needs that may be addressed as self-care

deficits.

a.

b.

c.

d.

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